Melissa's Bat Mitzvah
Portrait Session
These pictures are from the portrait session taken 30 May, the day before the Bat Mitzvah celebration.
Temple Aliyah
The front of Temple Aliyah. The strip of white stone is Jerusalem Stone and sits directly behind the Ark in the main sanctuary.
Founders
Stained glass in honor of the founding members of Temple Aliyah. This board, created by Nancy Golden, sits just inside the main entrance to the synagogue.
The Bimah
The Bimah at Temple Aliyah, Needham, MA.
Melissa Sitting on the Bimah
This picture was taken sitting in end seat on the Cantor's side of the Bimah.
Melissa Sitting on the Bimah
Black and white is good too!
Taking the Torah from the Ark
Melissa and Dick are taking the Torah from the Ark in preparation for shooting a series of pictures at the reading table.
Holding the Torah
Melissa holding the Torah in front of the closed Ark.
Melissa and Jonathan with Torah
Jonathan wants to lend a hand but has to pose for a photo instead.
Melissa at the Reading Table
Melissa found her spot in the Torah. Now we pose.
Close up at the Reading Table
Close up so we can see that smile!
Mom, can you read this?
Melissa shows Lisa her reading.
Smile Ladies!
Melissa and Lisa need to look up and smile.
Three's Company
OK, now get Dad into the picture.
Fascinating!
How much Melissa knows really is amazing!
Here! That's your Spot
Dad still has to be the know-it-all.
Next!
Jonathan joins in at the Reading Table. He's found the spot too!
Zoom Out
Put the family in a little wider perspective on the Bimah.
Wrap up
Melissa demonstrates proper technique for dressing the scroll on the table.
All Together Now
The family together with the Torah scroll in front of the open Ark.
Melissa and Jonathan
Melissa and Jonathan talking in the front row seats.
Melissa and Jonathan
Melissa and Jonathan; they really do act like this sometimes.
Melissa and Jonathan
Melissa and Jonathan; they really do act like this sometimes.
Melissa and Rabbi Perkins
We were fortunate the Rabbi was around at the same time as the photographer. Catching a quick lesson in Pikei Avot is always timely.